广东省高考英语 专题检测卷(五) 完形填空

20Peter’s job was to examine cars when they crossed the frontier to make sure that they were not smuggling anything into the country. Every evening he would see a factory worker coming __1__ the hill towards the frontier, __2__ a bike with a pile of goods of old straw on it. When the bike __3__ the frontier, Peter would stop the man and __4__ him take the straw off and untie it. Then he would examine the straw very __5__ to see __6__ he could find anything, after which he would look in all the man’s pocket s __7__ he let him tie the straw again. The man would then put it on his bike and go off down the hill with it. Although Peter was always __8__ to find gold or other valuable things __9__ in the straw, he never found __10__. He was sure the man was __11__ something, but he was not __12__ to think out what it could be.Then one evening, after he had looked __13__ the straw and emptied the worker’s pockets __14__ usual, he __15__ to him, “Listen, I know you are smuggling things __16__ this frontier. Won’t you tell me what it is? I’m an old man, and today’s my last day on the __17__. Tomorrow I’m going to __18__. I promise I shall not tell __19__ if you tell me what you’ve been smuggling.” The worker did not say anything for __20__. Then he smiled, turned to Pe ter and said quietly, “Bikes.”1. A. towards B. down C. to D. up2. A. filling B. pulling C. pushing D. carrying3. A. arrived B. appeared C. came D. reached4. A. ask B. order C. make D. call5. A. carefully B. quickly C. silently D. horribly6. A. that B. where C. how D. whether7. A. before B. after C. first D. so8. A. lucky B. hoping C. thinking D. wondering9. A. had been B. hidden C. hiding D. have been10. A. nothing B. something C. everything D. anything11. A. taking B. smuggling C. stealing D. pushing12. A. possible B. strong C. able D. clever13. A. through B. thoroughly C. upon D. up14. A. like B. more C. then D. as15. A. told B. cried C. ordered D. said16. A. cross B. past C. across D. into17. A. thing B. work C. job D. duty18. A. rest B. back C. retire D. retreat19. A. everyone B. anyone C. no one D. someone20. A. moment B. long time C. sometime D. some time名师指点这篇完型填空讲述了身为边防检查员的彼得明知一个工厂工人在走私货物却无法抓住对方的把柄。

完形填空While my friends went away to their universities in great delight, I restarted my senior high school life. My spirits 1 at the prospect of starting all over again.2 by strange classmates, I felt as though I were in a maze(迷宫) and felt3 for myself. There were some complex feelings in my mind. I was frightened, nervous and lonely.To make matters worse, I recalled my failure again and again, which put more pressure on me than I could bear. As a result, I was always feeling 4 during class.One of my teachers noticed my depression and one day he asked me to come to his office, where he told me about his 5 towards life. He said we might 6 from making mistakes, but it was important to shape ourselves into the people we 7 . All the growing pains and the embarrassing things we 8 are parts of the process. We never stop 9 , so learn from it and keep your spirits up! If you are optimistic, things you want may 10 to you! Warm feelings rushed through me. I 11 saw the sun shining again when I stepped out of his office.With the teacher’s help, I finally got over my depression. From then on, I no longer 12 my head but began smiling at my classmates. I put up my hand 13 in class and tried to answer the teacher’s questions correctly.I 14 have a thirst for my ideal university, 15 I’m not afraid of failure because I can benefit from it.1．A．sank B．failed C．disappeared D．ran2．A．Hit B．Surrounded C．Struck D．Loved 3．A．unlucky B．angry C．sorry D．afraid 4．A．high B．down C．lonely D．happy 5．A．way B．method C．measure D．attitude 6．A．learn B．suffer C．hear D．judge 7．A．reach B．enjoy C．like D．hate8．A．feel B．experience C．taste D．get 9．A．standing up B．growing up C．going up D．rising up 10．A．refer B．turn C．stick D．happen 11．A．suddenly B．generally C．naturally D．sadly 12．A．buried B．shook C．bowed D．nodded13．A．freely B．hopefully C．quickly D．confidently 14．A．even B．ever C．still D．yet 15．A．otherwise B．or C．but D．insteadIt was very cold that day. It was 16 heavily and the ground was covered with 17 snow. The shepherd thought it was dangerous to 18 the hill and it was difficult for the sheep to find some 19 there. So he decided to stay in the 20 room. He put some hay (干草) in a pen (围栏) 21 the sheep could eat it when they were 22 . The dog, who felt cold outside, lay on the 23 hay and soon went to sleep.At noon the sheep wanted to eat the hay. They were 24 afraid of the dog and 25 could get close to it. At last the 26 sheep came to the hay. Before he started to eat, the dog heard it and opened his eyes. He barked (吠) loudly to 27 him. The sheep ran away 28 . Looking at the unnatural (不近人情的) dog, the sheep began to talk 29 .“What a selfish (自私的) dog!” said one of the sheep. “He cannot eat the hay, and yet refuses to 30 those who can to eat!”16．A．raining B．snowing C．blowing D．shining 17．A．thick B．thin C．beautiful D．big18．A．play on B．live on C．climb up D．go to 19．A．cake B．grass C．fruit D．vegetables 20．A．cold B．cool C．hot D．warm21．A．in order to B．so as to C．so that D．in order 22．A．hungry B．sick C．full D．free 23．A．hard B．soft C．thin D．wet24．A．both B．either C．all D．neither 25．A．none B．neither C．any D．some 26．A．smallest B．youngest C．weakest D．strongest 27．A．meet B．greet C．warn D．receive 28．A．easily B．happily C．sadly D．quickly 29．A．angrily B．happily C．quietly D．politely 30．A．let B．ask C．forget D．allowIt was Mother’s Day and I was shopping at the local supermarket with my five-year-old son, Tenyson. As we were 31 , we realized that only minutes earlier an 32 woman had fallen over at the entrance and hit her head on the ground. 33 was with her, but there was blood everywhere and the woman was embarrassed and clearly in shock. 34 , a lot of people stopped to help out.35 we were walking towards the scene, Tenyson became very 36 about what had happened to the elderly couple. He 37 to me, “Mum, it’s not much fun falling over in front of everyone.” Seeing that there was a flower stall (摊位) in the front of the supermarket, he added, “Why shouldn’t we 38 the lady a flower? It will make her feel better.” I was 39 that he’d come up with this 40 idea. So we went over and told the flower seller what we wanted. “Just take it,” she replied. “I can’t take your money for such a wonderful 41 .”By now medical staff had arrived, and were 42 the injured woman. We gave the flower to the woman’s husband and I told him it was from my son. At that, the old man started crying and said, “Thank you very much.” He then turned to me, “You have a 43 son. Happy Mother’s Day to you.”The man bent down and gave his wife the flower, telling her who it was from. 44 being badly hurt, the old lady looked up at Tenyson with love in her eyes and gave him a little 45 .31．A．leaving B．driving C．moving D．stopping 32．A．injured B．awkward C．honest D．elderly 33．A．Her husband B．My son C．The crowd D．The seller 34．A．Specifically B．Particularly C．Interestingly D．Fortunately 35．A．If B．Since C．While D．Unless 36．A．guilty B．curious C．angry D．worried 37．A．complained B．said C．lied D．responded 38．A．lend B．bring C．leave D．buy 39．A．amazed B．shocked C．puzzled D．concerned 40．A．wise B．sweet C．innocent D．crazy41．A．scene B．habit C．flower D．deed 42．A．checking with B．looking after C．operating on D．praying for 43．A．respectful B．cheerful C．successful D．wonderful 44．A．Out of B．Regardless of C．Thanks to D．As to 45．A．idea B．money C．smile D．comfortA video was breaking the Internet. In the video, a white truck was 46 on a highway, and people were trying to break the window. Some viewers began to assume that it was the scene of a(n) 47 , but the truth was quite different.The story all started on a Georgia interstate highway. While 48 a white truck, a woman called Juordin Carter noticed something wrong. The truck was going slowly on such a 49 highway, which was a dangerous situation. She looked over to the right and saw an older man 50 but he bent over. Actually he had passed out, leaving his vehicle 51 .Some other drivers also noticed the man. Rather than just 52 for the best, they began to 53 . Then they ran alongside the truck, shouting to get the driver’s attention. But it was clear that he wasn’t able to 54 , so they joined together and managed to stop the vehicle. Finding him 55 they had no choice but to break into the truck and get him out. 56 , it was easier said than done. From a stroller to a tire and even a hammer(锤子), nothing was breaking through until a man called Campbell took a shot at the back window. After that he kicked down the rest of the 57 , slid in and unlocked the door. As the 58 hurried to get to the scene, the drivers 59 with the sick man. Moments later, he received medical treatment and got saved.Juordin recorded the incident and shared the video online to show the 60 of the unknown drivers. It feels good to see people, especially strangers, regardless of race or religion, come together to help someone else.46．A．pushed B．fixed C．stopped D．moved 47．A．test B．accident C．fight D．game 48．A．going after B．getting off C．focusing on D．passing by 49．A．new B．busy C．broad D．familiar 50．A．sleeping B．crying C．driving D．running51．A．unattended B．unfound C．unadjusted D．unsupported 52．A．preparing B．meaning C．waiting D．hoping 53．A．turn back B．pull over C．look out D．catch up 54．A．escape B．understand C．respond D．continue 55．A．silent B．unconscious C．confused D．uncomfortable 56．A．However B．Therefore C．Still D．Otherwise 57．A．crowd B．board C．glass D．tool 58．A．woman B．truck C．police D．ambulance 59．A．agreed B．finished C．talked D．stayed 60．A．kindness B．honesty C．ability D．intelligenceWhen my sister Diane began playing the violin, she was seven. How did she sound? Terrible. But she didn’t quit. At twelve, she asked our parents if she could 61 a fulltime music school. They said no. Actually, everyone agreed that my sister lacked talent.I was better at my instrument. My teacher had told my parents that I had great 62 . So my parents found the best piano teacher in the area to 63 me. But the only time he was 64 was Saturday afternoons at 3 p. m.. Back then, I was 65 about the British TV show “The Avengers”, which was aired (播出) every Saturday at 3 p.m.. I let nothing take up my “The Avengers” hour. So I 66 this amazing opportunity. Today, I don’t even have a 67 in my house.My sister became an engineer, but she 68 stopped making music. When she was in her 40s, she switched her 69 . She went back to college, got a(n) 70 in music education, and became a music teacher. She starts kids off on their first instrument and gives them all the encouragement and support she never 71 .Recently, she and a pianist pal (伙伴) put on a recital (独奏会). A big crowd of friends and family 72 for her. As she played, I looked around at the 73 . Everyone was 74 enjoying the music. It occurred to me that I was the only person that remembered that 7-year-old kid making those perfectly awful sounds and knew how far she had come and she would keep going forever, despite 75 .Talent is important. But enthusiasm is even more important.61．A．inspect B．open C．attend D．visit 62．A．patience B．enthusiasm C．potential D．ambition 63．A．train B．examine C．correct D．challenge 64．A．punctual B．skillful C．occupied D．available 65．A．sensitive B．crazy C．serious D．particular 66．A．jumped at B．turned down C．waited for D．opened up 67．A．tutor B．violin C．musician D．piano 68．A．never B．once C．already D．even 69．A．attitude B．career C．plan D．position 70．A．scholarship B．sponsor C．degree D．assistant 71．A．provided B．imagined C．received D．expected 72．A．voted B．feared C．stayed up D．turned up 73．A．students B．audience C．spotlights D．platform 74．A．obviously B．desperately C．appropriately D．anxiously 75．A．everything B．something C．everybody D．somebody“Have you checked the oil in the car?” my father used to say to me, his version of “Hello, hope you are well.” Sometimes our phone calls would begin with an inquiry about the oil and end with one about the 76Fathers have a lot of love to give, 77 it’s often supplied through the medium of 78 advice. In my experience: It’s mostly about your motor vehicle.My student car — an old green Toyota bought for $500 — was the vehicle 79 his paternal affections. I bet it’s 80 been so. Back in ancient Rome, the father would test the son on the state of his carriage.Why can’t fathers just say “I love you” or “It’s great to see you”? The point is: You just have to 81 from the language that is Fatherlish. Listen closely enough and the phrase “I love you” can be 82 in the slightly lengthier “I could come around Saturday and 83 the seal (密封圈) around the basic of your toilet because I assume that thing is getting really smelly.The affectionate phrase “You made my life 84 from the moment you were born” may be rarely heard but there is the more 85 “I’ll hold the ladder while you get the leaves offthe roof.”When I was 17, I went on my first road trip in that Toyota. My father stood on the corner. “Highways are 86 ” he said “so don’t try overtaking anything faster than a horse and carriage. And take a break every two 87 . And every time you stop for gas, you really should 88 the oil.” At the time we thought his speech was pretty funny and would repeat “ horse and carriage” every time I sped up to overtake some other speeding vehicle.Dad’s long gone now. But after all these years, I 89 that had I owned a copy of the Fatherlish to English dictionary. I’d have understood that the speech my friend and I so 90 was simply dad’s attempt at affection.76．A．love B．car C．advice D．oil77．A．but B．so C．because D．when 78．A．amazing B．practical C．funny D．useless 79．A．mixed with B．tested with C．filled with D．put up with 80．A．hardly B．nearly C．never D．always 81．A．translate B．learn C．speak D．hear 82．A．copied B．heard C．seen D．said83．A．buy B．replace C．bring D．draw 84．A．busy B．excited C．better D．dull 85．A．common B．meaningful C．useful D．ordinary 86．A．fast B．expensive C．rare D．dangerous 87．A．days B．minutes C．hours D．weeks 88．A．buy B．use C．check D．need 89．A．remember B．recognize C．reflect D．realize 90．A．ignored B．forgot C．laughed D．ownedItalian shepherds are taking the lead in forest fire prevention, by leading their animals to eat the bush. Laws once 91 such practices are being changed, as rural communities begin taking a 92 in forest management.In thinner forested areas, larger animals feeding on plants were found to be 93 in reducing forest fire risk. Smaller animals like goats and sheep are 94 for areas that lacknatural predators (天敌). In Italy, the eating habits of smaller animals make them perfect for 95 woody bushes.Although a forest seems fascinating, 96 it’s no longer a natural ecosystem. When climate change regulations limited the shepherd’s 97 to work in woodlands, it was part of a continent-wide 98 to fight against deforestation. The effort worked well, with total forest 99 in Italy increasing by 75% since the 1960s. Red deer and other native animals have disappeared. Therefore, the 100 of sheep and goats meant that nothing prevented woody bushes from dominating the land, turning small fires into 101 ones.Meanwhile, shepherds decided to write letters asking the permission to graze in the woods again. They hoped to carry out a 102 project of rural areas, where Italy’s worst wildfire within 40 years 103 its way from the mountain tops to the sea. They hoped to bring in more shepherds to control the fires and 104 eco-tourism in the area. It makes sense that those most invested in the forests’ 105 would be worthwhile to save them, which goes for both the shepherds and the animals.91．A．monitoring B．advising C．banning D．introducing 92．A．role B．message C．chance D．break 93．A．decisive B．effective C．proper D．relevant 94．A．ready B．responsible C．hopeful D．suitable 95．A．cutting off B．helping out C．clearing away D．putting down 96．A．clearly B．gradually C．luckily D．actually 97．A．ability B．imagination C．desire D．risk 98．A．wish B．success C．victory D．effort 99．A．growth B．cover C．thickness D．quality 100．A．loss B．arrival C．choice D．disadvantage 101．A．uncomfortable B．unbelievable C．unforgettableD．uncontrollable102．A．production B．creation C．restoration D．competition 103．A．burned B．picked C．blocked D．forced 104．A．vary B．reduce C．encourage D．spread 105．A．exploration B．location C．health D．survivalOne day, many years ago, when I was working as a psychologist at a children’s institution in England, an adolescent boy showed up in the waiting room. I went out there where he was 106 up and down restlessly.Tim wore a black raincoat that was 107 all the way up to his neck. His face was pale, and he stared at his feet while wringing his hands nervously. He had 108 his father as a baby, and had lived with his mother and grandfather ever since. But the year before he turned13, his grandfather and mother were killed in a car accident. Now he was fourteen and in family care.I looked at Tim. He was very 109 and depressed. He refused to talk to me. The first two times we met, Tim only sat hunched up in the chair without saying a word. As he was about to leave after the second visit. I put my hand on his shoulder. He didn’t 110 back, but he didn’t look at me either.“Come back next week, if you like,” I said. I 111 a bit. Then I said, “I know it hurts.” He came, and I suggested we play chess. He nodded. After that we played chess every Wednesday afternoon, in 112 and without making any eye contact. It’s not easy for me to cheat in chess, but I admit that I made sure Tim won once or twice.Usually, he arrived earlier, took the chessboard and pieces and set them up before I even got a (n) 113 to sit down. It seemed as if he enjoyed my 114 . But why did he never look at me?“Perhaps he simply needs someone to share his 115 with,” I thought.One afternoon. Tim took off his raincoat and put it on the back of the chair. While he was setting up the chess pieces, his face seemed more 116 and his motions more lively.Some months later, I sat staring at Tim’s head, while he was bent over the chessboard. I was thinking about how little we knew about the healing process. 117 he looked up at me. “It’s your 118 ,” he said.After that day, Tim started talking.Maybe I gave Tim something, but I learned a lot from him. He showed me how one-without any words-can 119 out to another person. All it 120 is a hug, a shoulder to cry on, a friendly touch, a sympathetic nature, and an ear that listens.106．A．walking B．jumping C．sitting D．jogging107．A．put B．buttoned C．fixed D．tied 108．A．hated B．relied C．missed D．lost 109．A．sad B．mad C．calm D．fierce 110．A．fight B．come C．draw D．get 111．A．suspected B．hesitated C．worried D．doubted 112．A．satisfaction B．patience C．silence D．excitement 113．A．promise B．invitation C．order D．chance 114．A．attendance B．appearance C．company D．instruction 115．A．pain B．secret C．ideas D．relief 116．A．pale B．alive C．lovely D．serious 117．A．Suddenly B．Nervously C．Anyhow D．Magically 118．A．time B．turn C．fault D．way 119．A．figure B．leave C．bring D．reach 120．A．works B．gives C．takes D．makesThe sun was shining brightly over our heads and sweat (汗水) was pouring off our backs and faces. We stood still without 121 any noise, all hot and tired. But everyone kept standing as straight as trees.It was 122 most high schools give to new Senior One students — military training (军训). We spent four days in a closed environment. 123 we couldn’t go home at night and the training was 124 and difficult, our humorous young drillmaster (教官) with a funny accent (口音) was a real 125 of our days. We laughed 126 his jokes, sat in rows singing different songs and listened to him telling true stories about his life. He gave us the feeling that 127 and sweat were not the only things that we received from military training.After this journey, we were more 128 than we had imagined and we were much braver than we had expected. Girls who looked sick rested for a little while, then 129 came back to the team. Boys who were being punished 130 to the playground at once and began to run. Sweat flowed down our faces 131 we thought about how to shout 132 than other classes.Military training taught us perseverance (坚持不懈) and determination (决心). On the lastday of our training, the confidence could be 133 in our faces. We shouted so loud that our 134 could be heard across the heavens. With eyes like burning torches (火炬), we walked into the future. Now the sun is 135 at all of us.121．A．crying B．making C．sending D．telling 122．A．nothing B．anything C．something D．everything 123．A．Because B．If C．Although D．After 124．A．strict B．curious C．outgoing D．awkward 125．A．challenge B．pleasure C．title D．expert 126．A．at B．in C．to D．with 127．A．sunlight B．wealth C．confidence D．health 128．A．surprised B．determined C．interested D．advanced 129．A．just now B．so far C．right away D．at last 130．A．escaped B．moved C．rode D．rushed 131．A．so B．when C．or D．until 132．A．larger B．stronger C．louder D．lower 133．A．seen B．heard C．smelt D．touched 134．A．thoughts B．feelings C．personalities D．voices 135．A．improving B．falling C．setting D．smilingThe first day at school has left a deep 136 on me. I’ll never forget it.As soon as I rushed into the classroom, the bell rang. A young beautiful woman came in, but she was 137 , no smile on her face. “You are not permitted to interrupt me in the course of class unless...” She was speaking when I heard a 138 “Lily, Lily” from outside the door. My grandmother was standing there with a pair of socks in her hand. I didn’t realize I was bare feet until then. I wanted to 139 them, but I dared not do that. I shook my hand, 140 “Don’t wait here any longer. Leave quickly.” As I did so, I still 141 my eyes on my teacher. I really didn’t want her to take 142 of me, but she did. She went out to get the socks. When she gave them to me, she looked at me for a while. My face suddenly turned 143 and my heart beat faster. I began to put the socks on. Unfortunately I was so nervous that my 144 hands couldn’t get them onto my feet easily. Just then I heard my name called. I 145 from my seat quickly.“Can you 146 the numbers from one to one hundred?” the teacher asked. I nodded. To her surprise, I did very well. Finally she said, “Be 147 , please. Study hard.” I looked up at her to find a smile on her face. I felt 148 at last.The first day at school has stayed in my 149 as something awkward but 150 . 136．A．memory B．impression C．imagination D．feeling 137．A．modern B．humorous C．gentle D．serious 138．A．voice B．sound C．noise D．word 139．A．get B．throw C．accept D．wear 140．A．saying B．meaning C．crying D．shouting 141．A．concentrate B．laid C．opened D．shut 142．A．care B．interest C．attention D．notice 143．A．pale B．white C．red D．black 144．A．small B．dirty C．shaking D．own 145．A．rose B．raised C．stand up D．jumped 146．A．add B．count C．recognize D．write 147．A．careful B．sitting C．quiet D．seated 148．A．sorry B．relaxed C．disappointed D．puzzled 149．A．body B．classroom C．memory D．heart 150．A．strange B．sweet C．bad D．terrible1．A 2．B 3．C 4．B 5．D 6．B 7．C 8．B 9．B 10．D 11．A 12．C 13．D 14．C 15．C【导语】本文是一篇记叙文。

名师指津广东省高考英语完形填空专项训练生活经历1I will never forget the smile and the look of a young man’s face on the train.One day I took the train home. There was an 1 seat facing a young man. The man looked 2 and you could easily notice his drug addiction from his 3 . The train was extremely 4 but no one wanted to sit near him.I 5 to him and sat directly opposite to him. I looked him in the eye and smiled. I would never forget the6 on his face. It was a special look of shock, shame and amazement. He was obviously7 that someone would sit opposite him. Then a look of shame8 the shock. He realized that his drug addiction was so9 that I could easily see it from his appearance. Then he tried to clean up himself 10 and quietly. He straightened his posture and 11 his hair. After the clean-up, he said nothing nor tried to get closer. He just stared out of the12 . Sometimes he looked at me with an 13 smile.A moment later he arrived at his 14 . Right before going out of the carriage, he put on a big and 15 smile. “Have a good day,” he said. The smile was unforgettable. All I did was smile and what I got was amazing. 1．A．important B．empty C．interesting D．occupied2．A．old B．shining C．dirty D．energetic3．A．appearance B．clothes C．body D．behavior4．A．fast B．noisy C．comfortable D．crowded5．A．spoke B．walked C．pointed D．waved6．A．look B．smile C．tears D．wonder7．A．interested B．unhappy C．shocked D．angry8．A．relieved B．replaced C．set D．hit9．A．unhealthy B．heavy C．illegal D．obvious10．A．secretly B．slowly C．excitedly D．kindly11．A．arouse B．cut C．arranged D．dyed12．A．station B．window C．apartment D．sky13．A．embarrassed B．charming C．confident D．proud14．A．house B．goal C．conclusion D．stop15．A．responsible B．sincere C．confusing D．attractive2On our way home we came across a bunch of checks belonging to a woman named Stacey. The checks totaled about $3000! 1 , there were 3 $100 bills. We thought that it would be funny if we brought the checks to the 2 and simply deposited(储蓄) it for the woman without 3 anything. Although 4 the money was a good thing to do, I made the suggestion that we should 5 that she do something good in 6 . So after some discussion, we got to Stacey’s bank, saying that “Hey, listen, at some point during the day a 7 named Stacey is going to come here 8 about losing her checks and some 9 . Tell her that her checks were found and the person that found them wanted her to read this 10 ."“Stacey. Hello, I found your checks and 11 it to the bank. I don’t know if you take the train in the morning or if you live here, but there is a 12 man that sits outside the train station every morning, and I am sure that if you would like to 13 along the good deed, he would love a coffee and bagel(过水面包圈) tomorrow morning. Have a great day!”I am 14 to say that the next morning when we got off the train, the homeless man was there and he had a big cup of 15 and a bagel.1．A．Besides B．Even C．Still D．However2．A．bank B．shop C．home D．station3．A．doing B．saying C．showing D．hearing4．A．taking B．spending C．depositing D．donating5．A．command B．order C．request D．demand6．A．turn B．return C．case D．surprise7．A．man B．woman C．child D．student8．A．worried B．relaxed C．frightened D．pleased9．A．coins B．wealth C．pills D．cash10．A．list B．warning C．note D．notice11．A．gave B．took C．showed D．brought12．A．special B．homeless C．lazy D．careless13．A．pass B．drive C．go D．come14．A．angry B．happy C．doubtful D．sorry15．A．water B．tea C．coffee D．milk3An old woman in the supermarket had trouble getting her left shoe back on her foot. The 1 was that she couldn't find a good place to 2 herself. I ran up next to her and asked, “Would you like some 3 ?”“Oh please.” she said “I took my 4 off because it had a small stone inside.” I 5 she place her left hand on my shoulder. It 6 just a moment and the task was done.After that, she said to me, “At my age I don’t get to meet many foreigners. You 7 like a wonderful young man. It would be like getting to eat a meal in a 8 country, without needing to travel. Would this be OK? I wouldn’t want to be9 .”I must say her 10 caught me off guard. “Well sure!”I said. “I hope I buy things you won’t11 eating.” As a way of seeing just how 12 she was, I put a bottle of wine in my cart.“Is that wine?”she said. “I never tasted alcoh ol. After so many years of hard work it’s wonderful to 13 myself to such a luxury. This is the first time in my life I'll try wine, and I'm going to pretend that I'm at a fine restaurant in Italy. Perhaps I'll buy a phrase book to learn what to say to the 14 !”Isn’t it wonderful, to make friends with a lady that has such a lively 15 !1．A．mistake B．matter C．problem D．question2．A．balance B．control C．distance D．organize3．A．care B．advice C．help D．support4．A．skirt B．cloth C．cap D．shoe5．A．expected B．ordered C．demanded D．suggested6．A．cost B．took C．spent D．paid7．A．become B．appear C．turn D．seem8．A．rich B．poor C．foreign D．strong9．A．disturbing B．frightening C．confusing D．scaring10．A．application B．proposal C．purpose D．offer11．A．enjoy B．mind C．imagine D．keep12．A．humorous B．private C．reasonable D．valuable13．A．sentence B．cook C．treat D．invite14．A．guest B．employer C．waiter D．friend15．A．thoughts B．enjoyment C．impression D．imagination人生感悟4When I was ten, I asked my neighborhood, “Which city is further wes t, Reno or Los Angeles?" The correct answer is Reno. But he was so 1 that Los Angeles was west of Reno that he was willing to bet me two 2 .So I went to get my map of the USA. The guy looked at it and said, “The map is not 3 at all.” Actually it was. However, he was bigger than me. So I didn’t 4 my two dollars.I 5 some conclusions from this story. There is such a thing as 6 , but we often benefit from ignoring it or directly 7 it. Also, truth is neither relative nor subjective. It may be 8 to find. But there is such a thing as truth and the pursuit of truth: trying to figure out what has really happened, trying to figure out how things 9 are.Almost 15 years ago, I 10 a story about a(n) 11 man, who had been sentenced to death in Texas. And through hard work, I was able to make the movie The Thin Blue Line and to help get him out of 12 .What kept me going was the 13 that there had to be answers to the questions “Was he gui lt y or not?”, “If not, who was?” and that I could find answers to these questions through 14 .It’s not that we find truth with a big“T”. We investigate and sometimes we find things out and sometimes we don’t. There’s no way to know in 15 . It's just that we have to go on as though there are answers to questions. We must go on as though we can find things out—even if we can't.1．A．interested B．convinced C．doubtful D．confused2．A．cards B．presents C．dollars D．toys3．A．accurate B．real C．wrong D．large4．A．return B．borrow C．get D．lend5．A．got B．lifted C．raised D．drew7．A．truth B．result C．proof D．experience6．A．throwing B．favoring C．agreeing D．denying8．A．easy B．interesting C．hard D．useful9．A．eventually B．really C．deeply D．easily10．A．come from B．come across C．come to D．come at11．A．innocent B．guilty C．poor D．kind12．A．house B．hospital C．court D．prison13．A．appreciation B．consideration C．belief D．promise14．A．asking B．thinking C．investigating D．communicating15．A．general B．advance C．conclusion D．brief5When I was a kid, most of my friends could stay home from school after making any excuse but not me. I had to be 1 in order to stay home. My parents 2 to say that they were teaching me how to have a good 3 ethic(道德).Last week, I was on the train and sat behind a young man who was 4 to his friend about his life. His passion in life is to make movies but he will not 5 it because he has no 6 if he can make enough money and he does not want to waste 7 because probably it will take years to make it big. He then admitted to thinking about becoming a(n) 8 because he thought he can 9 make six figures within one year. His friend agreed because as he put it, "I have no 10 to work long hours and not make much money. Accounting is good because you can make tons of money and only work like 30 hours."However, many people these days don't 11 that when things seem to happen immediately, it is only because a lot of 12 , determination and time has gone into it. In the television show Fame, the dance teacher told her dance students, "if you want fame, fame costs and here's how you start 13 for it, in sweat." Every time I watched that show, my dad would 14 state how fight she was because in order to succeed you have to work hard.There was no 15 for laziness.1．A．lying B．trembling C．strong D．intelligent2．A．needed B．ought C．used D．agreed3．A．service B．office C．life D．work4．A．reflecting B．praying C．contributing D．complaining5．A．pursue B．hunt C．track D．support6．A．sign B．clue C．evidence D．indication7．A．chance B．luck C．time D．money8．A．superstar B．director C．actor D．accountant9．A．gently B．eagerly C．easily D．carefully10．A．desire B．advantage C．wish D．pleasure11．A．understand B．recognize C．wonder D．realize12．A．anxiety B．effort C．patience D．attempt13．A．coming B．looking C．paying D．making14．A．excitedly B．proudly C．hopefully D．silently15．A．explanation B．plan C．decision D．excuse真情故事6Tess was eight years old when she heard her parents talking about her little brother, Andrew. All she knew was that he was very sick and they had no money. Only a very costly 1 could save him now and no one wanted to 2 them the money. She heard Daddy say to her Mother 3 , "Only a miracle(奇迹) can save him now."Tess got all the change he had and 4 her way to Rexall's Drug Store."What do you want?" the clerk asked."A miracle." Tess answered. "My little brother has something 5 growing inside his head and my dad says only a miracle can save him now.""We don't 6 miracles here. little girl." the clerk said.The clerk's brother was a well-dressed man. He 7 over and asked the little girl, "What kind of miracle does your brother need?""I don't know," Tess 8 with tears in her eyes. "I just know he's badly 9 , but my dad can't 10 for a miracle, so I want to use my one dollar and eleven cents." Tess answered in a 11 voice."A dollar and eleven cents-the 12 price of a miracle for little brothers." smiled the man.That well-dressed man was Dr. Carlton Armstrong, a surgeon. The operation was completed without 13 and it wasn't long before Andrew was home again and doing well. That surgery is a real 14 . It costs one dollar and eleven cents, plus the 15 of a little child.1．A．surgeon B．companion C．protection D．operation2．A．borrow B．lend C．make D．leave3．A．happily B．proudly C．angrily D．sadly4．A．made B．took C．sailed D．passed5．A．doubtful B．bad C．puzzling D．unlucky6．A．buy B．purchase C．sell D．share7．A．looked B．ran C．came D．rolled8．A．replied B．allowed C．accepted D．expected9．A．tired B．deaf C．nervous D．ill10．A．wait B．beg C．pay D．apply11．A．high B．low C．loud D．excited12．A．exact B．same C．proper D．reasonable13．A．cost B．waste C．charge D．tip14．A．achievement B．task C．medicine D．miracle15．A．devotion B．faith C．trust D．patience7There are so many things our mothers do for us that are taken for granted, and too often are never given a second thought.Mum was busy and always came home very 1 , but after her hard day at work, Mom would listen with great 2 and enthusiasm to all our long, drawn-out stories and 3 prattling(絮叨) that we had saved up all day to tell her.One school's "Theme Day", the children were 4 to dress in costume(女套服). Though Mom was exhausted from working all day, she got right to 5 my costume. But 1 was horrified to 6 that she was using an old fifty-pound potato sack(麻布袋) for my costume! I couldn't wear a potato sack! Mom tried to assure me that it would be 7 , but it didn't make me feel better. I went to bed that night, not wanting to 8 the next morning, and secretly planning to tell my teacher I forgot.When I woke up the next morning, Mom was up and 9 for work, and had just put the finishing touches on my costume. I 1ooked at it reluctantly, but to my 10 , it was wonderful! I tried it on, and it 11 me perfectly!I couldn't believe that such a good costume should come from an old sack!Mom was very pleased with my 12 , but looked very tired. It was not until then that I 13 Mom had stayed up all night, 14 my costume, but then had to go to work, without 15 at all!1．A．surprised B．depressed C．tired D．excited2．A．interest B．energy C．effort D．wonder3．A．unbelievable B．absurd C．fantastic D．endless4．A．forced B．encouraged C．supposed D．persuaded5．A．buy B．make C．mend D．wash6．A．know B．think C．tell D．discover7．A．OK B．necessary C．soft D．reasonable8．A．spend B．face C．arrange D．manage9．A．washed B．bound C．determined D．dressed10．A．wonder B．sorrow C．delight D．pride11．A．covered B．wrapped C．linked D．fit12．A．request B．reaction C．hope D．struggle13．A．found B．believed C．guessed D．realized14．A．sewing B．finding C．searching D．studying15．A．dinner B．work C．sleep D．sack学校生活8Susannah was a shy but clever girl. She had worn 1 for as long as she could remember. And again, for as long as she could remember, some of her classmates had always made fun of her. The worst thing was that Lewis 2 her 'Four Eyes'. She acted like she didn't 3 , but in fact Susannah couldn't stand it．One day, the class went on a school outing to 4 some famous caves. The children were walking towards the caves, while Lewis 5 . While falling, he got 6 of Susannah, who walked next to him, and both 7 down the hole.They landed in a dark cave. Susannah and Lewis shouted for 8 , but no one came. The next morning they still hadn't been found and Lewis continued shouting for help, but no 9 and he started feeling 10 .It must have been noontime, because Susannah 11 that the ray of light just landed on the floor in front of her. 12 , she took a piece of wood that had fallen into the cave, and, using her glasses as a magnifying(放大) glass, she focused the ray of light onto the 13 . Now they had a torch(火把). Lewis watched with surprise and excitement and off they went to explore the cave.It took them some time, and they had to burn quite a few torches, but 14 they found a way out. On top ofhugs and cries of 15 , Lewis gave Susannah his heartfelt thanks.1．A．glasses B．necklaces C．earrings D．watches2．A．teased B．laughed C．warned D．called3．A．defend B．mind C．object D．offend4．A．approach B．enter C．visit D．attend5．A．wandered B．waved C．smiled D．slipped6．A．hold B．touch C．support D．place7．A．walked B．moved C．fell D．flew8．A．praise B．water C．food D．help9．A．feedback B．response C．reaction D．effect10．A．scared B．shocked C．disturbed D．annoyed11．A．doubted B．concluded C．recognized D．noticed12．A．Slowly B．Quickly C．Unexpectedly D．Obviously13．A．glass B．torch C．wood D．floor14．A．seriously B．hurriedly C．finally D．curiously15．A．loss B．relief C．justice D．return9A diary can play many roles. It can be a close 1 , a storehouse of dreams or a 2 that helps clearness of thought. A diary can also be a powerful source of 3 during challenging or upsetting periods. When you 4 those insights and incidents, you can return to your words days, weeks, or months later and find uniquely comforting reassurance. A diary with a specific purpose 5 the urgency of your life and thus provides you with a landmark to return to when you begin to doubt yourself. If 6 does arise, simply open your diary to copy your experiences to recapture those 7 of confidence, passion, and bravery you felt in the past.You should give some thought to the 8 of diary that will serve you best. A series of diaries might describe those accidental occurrences in a meaningful way, pushing you 9 . A pride diary makes note not only of those times you felt 10 of yourself but also precisely why you were pleased with your efforts. And a cause-and-effect diary can help you become more decisive by 11 you of all the wise choices you have 12 .Regardless of the type of focused diary you choose to keep, your recollections will 13 a positive feedback circle that helps you cope with doubt in a constructive way. Reading through your diary when 14 seems uncertain can show you that your doubt is 15 . You will know without a doubt that you are indeed living your purpose.1．A．classmate B．player C．neighbor D．friend2．A．instrument B．equipment C．tool D．trick3．A．respect B．comfort C．pleasure D．calmness4．A．record B．broadcast C．dump D．abandon5．A．means B．contains C．represents D．reflects6．A．difficulty B．doubt C．hesitation D．frustration7．A．opinions B．ideas C．sayings D．feelings8．A．brand B．number C．type D．size9．A．backward B．forward C．inward D．outward10．A．excited B．patient C．proud D．satisfied11．A．warning B．informing C．reminding D．telling12．A．set B．had C．took D．made13．A．create B．published C．discovered D．mix14．A．life B．business C．health D．heart15．A．lost B．unfounded C．dismissed D．changed生活万象10Tommy, an only child, had always been happy, cooperative and an excellent student. How could I 1 his father and mother that his recent 2 grades reflected a broken-hearted child's reaction to his adored parents' 3 and forthcoming divorce? I called both of them to come to school, but neither 4 that I had summoned the other.Tommy's mother entered and took one of the 5 I had placed near my desk. Soon the father arrived. Good! At least they were concerned enough. A look of 6 and irritation passed between them, and then they pointedly7 each other.I found a crumpled tear-stained sheet in his desk, on which 8 covered both sides, just a single sentence scribbled over and over. 9 I smoothed it out and gave it to Tommy's mother. She read it and then without a word 10 it to her husband. He frowned. Then his face softened. He studied the scrawled words for what seemed a long time. At last he 11 the paper carefully, placed it in his pocket, and reached for his wife's outstretched 12 . She wiped the tears from her eyes and smiled at him. He 13 her with her coat and they left together.I could 14 describe my feelings at that moment, but I finally understood that it is 15 that makes the world go around.The words on the paper: "Dear Mom, Dear Daddy, I love you ... I love you ... I love you."1．A．confuse B．convince C．persuade D．inform2．A．failing B．remaining C．exciting D．interesting3．A．relation B．connection C．competition D．separation4．A．decided B．insisted C．knew D．hoped5．A．chairs B．tables C．books D．papers6．A．joy B．sorrow C．surprise D．anger7．A．ignored B．met C．hated D．liked8．A．speaking B．listening C．writing D．reading9．A．Loudly B．Silently C．Quickly D．Deliberately10．A．took B．handed C．brought D．turned11．A．wrapped B．covered C．folded D．carried12．A．hand B．foot C．head D．tongue13．A．fit B．raised C．helped D．supported14．A．never B．always C．almost D．hardly15．A．father B．mother C．care D．love名人轶事11Joe Wong is a Chinese-American comedian. His jokes 1 from racial, personal, and political. It's not always easy to 2 his humor, but it is always inspiring.In China, Joe enjoyed watching 3 Chinese stand-up comedy. Continually fascinated by the American 4 he tried to learn about it through rock music from radio stations, books and movies. Joe graduated at Rice University in Texas. In 1996, Joe tried his 5 skills by writing for the campus newspaper. He was excited to find out how much people enjoyed his humor.Moving to Boston in late 2001 to take advantage of the well-established comedy scene, Joe 6 in stand-up comedy classes. He quickly became a famous 7 . Joe has 8 the Lizard Lounge weekly comedy contest six times, thus 9 out in the comedy club in Cambridge, Massachusetts noted for its smart comedians.In 2003, Joe wrote and produced the short 10 , "Joe Wong For President," which won Best Short Film at the 2003 Cambridge Fringe Fest beating out nationwide competition. After the Fringe Fest, he appeared on the local television show Chowdah.Cheered on by his fellow comedians, Joe was a 11 in the 2003 Boston International Comedy Festival, thus making his way to the top eight of some 300 contestants from all over North America. During the competition, lots of reporters took 12 .In the 2005 Boston Comedy Festival, Joe participated in the talk shows where his performance won great 13 from the press. Later that year, he was 14 by a public radio station.Nowadays, Joe Wong performs 15 in major comedy clubs and colleges throughout the country.1．A．start B．range C．choose D．date2．A．recognize B．testify C．classify D．beautify3．A．occasional B．traditional C．international D．official4．A．songs B．stories C．films D．culture5．A．acting B．dancing C．talking D．writing6．A．enrolled B．went C．attended D．took7．A．operator B．director C．comedian D．producer8．A．defeated B．beat C．lost D．won9．A．standing B．backing C．sending D．getting10．A．play B．film C．dialogue D．story11．A．finalist B．candidate C．pianist D．last12．A．care B．notice C．charge D．control13．A．views B．previews C．revision D．reviews14．A．interviewed B．interpreted C．interrupted D．interacted15．A．regularly B．badly C．tiredly D．negatively12Today we tell a traditional American story called a "tall tale." A tall tale is a story about a person who is larger than life. An African-American man named John Henry was the 1 of the people who built the 2 . He was known for his 3 . He worked for the railroads. By the time John Henry was a young man, he wag one of the best 4 in the country. People said he worked so fast that his 5 moved like lightening.One day, a salesman came to the work area with a new drilling machine powered by 6 . He said it could drill holes faster than twelve men working together. But the supervisor of the workers 7 the salesman's claims. He told the salesman that John Henry could 8 more than twenty men working together. But the salesman didn't believe him so a 9 took place. At first, the steam-powered drill worked two times 10 than John Henry did. Then, he started working with a hammer in each hand. He worked faster and faster. His wife and son cheered when the machine was pulled from the tunnel. But he kept on working, faster and faster. He hit the 11 so hard that his body began to fail him. He became weak, and 12 . His wife and son cried sadly. Soon, the steam drill and other machines 13 the steel-drivers. Many laborers left their families, looking for work. They took the only jobs they could find. As they worked, some sang about John Henry. We are not sure whether John Henry really lives but many people say he 14 the spirit of growth in 15 during this period.1．A．leader B．soul C．hero D．boss2．A．houses B．bridges C．railroads D．roads3．A．strength B．kindness C．courage D．bravery4．A．steel-drivers B．bus-drivers C．car-drivers D．subway-drivers5．A．hands B．hammers C．sticks D．steals6．A．gas B．air C．water D．steam7．A．dismissed B．disliked C．discovered D．discouraged8．A．win B．beat C．kill D．hun9．A．race B．show C．performance D．game10．A．slower B．faster C．higher D．lower11．A．rock B．wall C．steel D．machine12．A．slept B．sobbed C．cried D．died13．A．placed B．replaced C．hit D．recovered14．A．represented B．presented C．remembered D．realized15．A．Africa B．Asia C．Europe D．America成功之道13People want to know how to realize dreams. Here are some 1 for you.First, act on your dream! To achieve the future you want, you must identify what you really want to do and then act on your 2 . Don't just daydream about what you want, identify it, plan how to 3 it, and then act on your dream. That is the path to the success you want.Second, it takes 4 to act on your dream. For example, over several weeks' time, I started narrowing my 5 down to several ideas that 6 me and which would take real effort to achieve.Third, it requires 7 to act on your dream. Some people know just 8 what they want to do when they grow up and it doesn't change. Others of us scatter our efforts in many 9 as things catch our 10 . Sure, it's fun and there are a lot of great experiences that we can live as a result of going off in so many directions, but when you 11 on the last 40 years, what is there to show for it, and what is there to look forward to over the 12 several decades?At 13 let others help you act on your dream. I decided that I wanted to achieve something that had 14 meaning for me and that would take real effort to achieve——both my effort and the effort of many others. When working together towards a common 15 , I believe ordinary people can achieve extraordinary results.1．A．suggestions B．ideas C．ways D．plans2．A．subject B．job C．dreams D．plays3．A．succeed B．achieve C．take D．receive4．A．effort B．strength C．money D．energy5．A．material B．books C．options D．chances6．A．inspired B．defeated C．hurt D．include7．A．strength B．courage C．persistence D．focus8．A．hardly B．lately C．exactly D．mostly9．A．inventions B．directions C．reactions D．actions10．A．attention B．time C．sight D．breath11．A．look for B．look up C．look back D．look at12．A．next B．last C．past D．forward13．A．first B．the end C．last D．the beginning14．A．false B．real C．new D．old15．A．goal B．topic C．project D．field快乐人生14Someone once said, "There's no sense worrying about things you got control over because if you got control over them, there's no sense worrying. And there's no sense worrying about things you got no control over either, because if you got no control over them, there's no sense worrying".Maybe that makes 1 . But even if it does, I'll possibly 2 up worried anyway, which is why I like the following story.Corrie 3 us a lesson as a little girl. Having met the 4 body of a baby, she realized that people she loved would someday die, too. The thought 5 and worried her.One night her father came into her room. Corrie burst into tears, "I need you. You can't 6 .You can't!" Her father spoke to her, "Corrie, when you and I get to Amsterdam, when do I give you your ticket?"She considered the question. "Why, just before I get on the train." She answered." 7 ," he continued. Then he gave her assurance that was to last a lifetime. "When the time comes that some of us have to die, you will look into your heart and find the 8 you need─just in time."Some years later Corrie and her family, 9 for sheltering Jews, were sent to Nazi concentration camps(纳粹集中营). She, indeed, experienced the deaths of her parents and sister, as well as numerous friends. She endured 10 that she could never have imagined as a young child. But the words of her father stayed with her and proved to be 11 . Regardless of the 12 or hardship she met with, when she looked inside her heart, she found the strengthen she needed just in time.If you worry, or if you feel 13 about your future, you may find Corrie's 14 helpful. And if that thing you are afraid of should ever 15 , then you need only to look inside your heart. The strength you need can be found there just in time.1．A．sense B．way C．money D．trouble2．A．set B．end C．add D．build3．A．taught B．gave C．learned D．sought4．A．hopeless B．countless C．lifeless D．endless5．A．frightened B．disturbed C．interrupted D．bothered6．A．leave B．go C．die D．part7．A．exactly B．absolutely C．correctly D．entirely8．A．soul B．strength C．force D．energy9．A．provided B．gathered C．moved D．arrested10．A．hardship B．obstacle C．difficulty D．problem11．A．reasonable B．logical C．acceptable D．true12．A．trouble B．suffering C．pain D．hurt13．A．depressed B．frustrated C．scared D．anxious14．A．illustration B．case C．experience D．example15．A．arrive B．reach C．get D．go人生规划15If you think about the future and come up with nothing but a question mark, then you've got some decisions to make. This might seem like a 1 undertaking, but the flip side(另一方面) of this situation is that if your 2 is wide open then there are many exciting 3 . Taking a gap year, 4 your education, undertaking an apprenticeship(学徒) and landing your first job are all options 5 to you, so now it's just up to you to 6 your first choice!Taking a gap year is 7 a long term option for teenagers leaving secondary school, but for a few months or even a few years it might 8 you well. Today British 9 can be found backpacking around the world, working their way across a few continents, 10 for international charities and even working with the 11 at home in the UK. Gap years are a great choice for teens looking to pause before carrying on down their future path, and also for teens looking for a little adventure, exposure to different 12 and time to work on skills that can only be 13 while working with others.Leaving secondary school can be 14 . Everywhere you look there are options, but no one can tell you which one is 15 right for you. Taking a gap year, continuing your education, undertaking an apprenticeship and landing a first job are all possibilities for your future, but it is up to you to figure out which is your first choice. Good luck!1．A．successful B．painful C．cheerful D．thoughtful2．A．plan B．future C．mark D．work。

完形填空with her for a month. During that time, I helped her out with the housework and contributed to the 2 .After less than a week, I started to 3 the groceries (日用品) were running out pretty quickly. Confused, I began observing my mother’s daily routine for two weeks. To my 4 , I found that she would pack a paper bag full of canned goods and headed out every morning at about nine. She took the food to the slums (贫民窟) and distributed it to street 5 .I asked around and 6 my mom was popular in the area. The kids looked up to her as if she were their own mother. Then it hit me—why didn’t she want to tell me about what she’d been doing? Was she 7 that I would stop buying the groceries if I knew the truth?When she got home, I told her about my discovery and before she could react, I gave her a big hug and told her she didn’t need to keep it a 8 from me. She told me that 9 of the children lived with an old lady in a shelter while others 10 on the streets. For years, my mom has been helping out by 11 them whatever food she could spare. I was so moved by how 12 she was. She used what was meant for her to help others in need. And I was so 13 of her.I 14 to buy groceries for my mom. But now, I always add a(n) 15 bag for her other children.1．A．However B．Moreover C．Therefore D．Otherwise 2．A．cans B．groceries C．goods D．bags 3．A．ignore B．understand C．complain D．notice 4．A．delight B．relief C．surprise D．regret 5．A．children B．strangers C．passersby D．artists 6．A．made sure B．let out C．pointed out D．found out 7．A．angry B．hopeless C．worried D．frightened 8．A．secret B．surprise C．gift D．reminder 9．A．few B．all C．any D．some10．A．lay B．ate C．slept D．played 11．A．giving B．collecting C．receiving D．selling12．A．curious B．ambitious C．faithful D．selfless 13．A．tired B．fond C．scared D．proud 14．A．refuse B．long C．continue D．agree 15．A．large B．extra C．beautiful D．emptyI’ll never forget a ride 20 years ago. Back then, I drove a taxi. One time, I was called at midnight to pick a 16 . When I arrived, the building was dark except or one light in a window.I walked to the door and knocked. A small woman in her eighties stood before me. By her side was a 17 , I took it and we walked slowly to the street. She kept thanking me.“It’s nothing,” I tried to treat my passengers how I want my mother to be 18 .”When we got into the taxi, she gave me the 19 , and then asked me to drive through the downtown. But I told her it was not the shortest way.“Oh, I’m in no hurry,” she said. “I’m on my way to a hospice (临终安养院). The doctor says I don’t have much time 20 .”I quietly 21 the meter (计价器). For the next two hours, she showed me the building where she had once worked, the 22 where she had lived, and the furniture shop where she had gone 23 as a girl. In the early morning, she suddenly said, “I’m tired. Let’s go now.”We drove in 24 to the hospice. As I 25 two nurses were waiting for us. They helped her into a wheelchair.“How much do I 26 you?” she asked, reaching for her purse.I said nothing, leaned down and gave her a 27 . She said, “You gave me a little moment of joy. Thank you.”I squeezed her hand and then walked back, 28 believing I had never done anything more important in my life. We usually think that our lives are 29 by great moments. But I now realize that great moments catch us by surprise, because they often seem quite 30 .16．A．stranger B．passenger C．clerk D．employer 17．A．suitcase B．cat C．wheelchair D．purse18．A．cured B．cared C．treated D．fed 19．A．address B．money C．map D．direction 20．A．left B．counted C．taken D．spent 21．A．turned on B．shut off C．set up D．tore down 22．A．castle B．destination C．hospice D．neighborhood 23．A．shopping B．dancing C．sporting D．dating 24．A．advance B．amusement C．excitement D．silence 25．A．pulled up B．went through C．walked away D．passed by 26．A．occupy B．owe C．charge D．feed 27．A．present B．smile C．hug D．promise 28．A．firmly B．happily C．largely D．gently 29．A．divided B．detected C．declared D．defined 30．A．reliable B．small C．incredible D．innocentI shall never forget the day when the earthquake took place. The time was 5:15 in the afternoon and I was driving along the road to 31 my daughter from school to swim. I had finished work at about 4 o’clock and then stopped off at a shop to get some 32 to eat after our swim.I was driving along a high road on my way to the school. Over my road was another road for cars coming to the other way. I was 33 so I put the bag of apples on the seat beside me and started to eat one.Suddenly I saw the cars in front of me start to move from side to side. Then my car started to 34 !I didn’t know what was happening.Perhaps 35 had gone wrong with my car. I drove even slower. Then the road above started to fall down. I 36 the car and at the same moment the road fell onto the cars in front of me.I found myself in the 37 . I could see nothing. The bottom parts of both my legs and my feet were 38 badly and I couldn’t move them. Below me I could hear 39 and a lot of noise. Then I remembered what had happened. I had been in a(n) 40 .For about two hours nobody came. 41 I could reach the bag of apples, so at least Ihad plenty to eat. Then I 42 someone climbing towards me. I 43 “I’m here!” “How are you doing?” he asked. “Not too bad,” I said, “but my feet and legs feel 44 they’re broken.”“We’ll have you out of there just as soon as we can,” he said.They didn’t get me out 45 the next morning. I had been in my car for fourteen hours.31．A．visit B．get C．bring D．find32．A．fruit B．cakes C．snacks D．bread 33．A．worried B．tired C．excited D．hungry 34．A．burst B．fall C．shake D．burn 35．A．anything B．something C．everything D．nothing 36．A．stopped B．started C．turned D．moved 37．A．trap B．road C．dark D．hospital 38．A．damaged B．injured C．ruined D．wounded 39．A．sounds B．talks C．shouts D．laughs 40．A．dream B．accident C．flood D．earthquake 41．A．Luckily B．Sadly C．Clearly D．Suddenly 42．A．saw B．heard C．found D．recognized 43．A．called on B．called in C．called out D．called up 44．A．if only B．even if C．in that D．as if 45．A．until B．when C．since D．unlessOn January 3rd, I went to Chicago with my husband to watch a football game. While we were catching the train home, I 46 that a homeless woman crouched (蹲) down low on the street. I 47 that the woman was trying to stay warm.I had 48 countless homeless people all day, but 49 , I was so drawn to this woman. I told my husband to please wait for just a moment and I tried to 50 get back across the street to talk with this 51 woman.When I got 52 , I noticed that the woman — whose name I learned was Amy — had a cardboard sign. It read: “I am in need of winter boots and winter clothing items.”Given the freezing temperature, I had been 53 dressed that day, wearing 4 shirts, 2sweatshirts, 3 pairs of socks, 2 pairs of gloves, a coat, a hat, a scarf, and my favorite new pair of winter boots.I took off many pieces of the clothing items while at dinner and 54 them in my bag. As I spoke to Amy, I became 55 of what I had to do. I had everything in that bag that she needed. I handed her the bag of clothing and winter items that I had taken off. And I sat down with her, 56 my boots, and handed them to her. She said they were the best shoes she’d ever had.The story, 57 , does not end there.When I started to walk away in just my socks, Amy 58 me and said, “I don’t want your feet to be 59 . Can I give you my old boots?” I wore her boots all the way home with a sense of 60 that I had never felt before.46．A．heard B．spotted C．suspected D．reported 47．A．confirmed B．expected C．remembered D．assumed 48．A．invited B．passed C．rescued D．photographed 49．A．strangely B．luckily C．gradually D．sadly 50．A．cautiously B．quietly C．quickly D．eventually 51．A．unstylish B．pitiable C．horrible D．sick 52．A．higher B．lower C．closer D．deeper 53．A．fashionably B．formally C．sufficiently D．neatly 54．A．stuffed B．locked C．removed D．hid 55．A．ashamed B．tired C．fearful D．convinced 56．A．polished B．untied C．fixed D．cleaned 57．A．however B．therefore C．otherwise D．instead 58．A．noticed B．comforted C．stopped D．recognized 59．A．sweaty B．wet C．dirty D．cold 60．A．warmth B．duty C．belonging D．freedomChristmas was around the corner. Sitting at my desk surrounded by the gifts accumulated from the neighbors, I was about to 61 everything when Melissa called. She is the directorof Kids Need More, a charitable organization which my family 62 for. The organization offers many 63 to critically ill and socially 64 children.“Hi, can you add one more family to your 65 ? It’s near the other stops.” Melissa asked.The organization always fills sacks with 66 gifts for the families on the Cheer Bus routes, visiting children in need. Each bus is 67 by a team of volunteers dressed as Santa and his elves. 68 , it was our turn to do that this year.“Of course. Can I have some 69 ?”“There’s a young mother and her two children. The only thing she requested was a call to70 the Cheer Bus is coming to visit her family.”So I 71 the young mom. When I told her I was calling from Kids Need More to assure her that a holiday Cheer Bus would be 72 her family, she began to cry on the phone. “Are you sure? Are you really, really going to come?”I guaranteed that again and was 73 about the reason why she expected our arrival so much.“Because my kids look forward to the bus and I don’t want to 74 them of the hope.” She replied, “It’s Christmas and Christmas should be 75 , whatever happens.”61．A．sort through B．look after C．cut off D．put away 62．A．works B．applies C．volunteers D．accounts 63．A．jobs B．opportunities C．expenses D．services 64．A．silent B．disadvantaged C．desperate D．lonely 65．A．route B．schedule C．arrangement D．plan 66．A．deserted B．documented C．delivered D．donated 67．A．expected B．checked C．manned D．played 68．A．Surprisingly B．Suddenly C．Eventually D．Officially 69．A．details B．tips C．comments D．ideas 70．A．define B．confirm C．broadcast D．state 71．A．interviewed B．called C．consulted D．met 72．A．visiting B．helping C．saving D．tending 73．A．sorry B．excited C．curious D．anxious82．A．stronger B．elder C．older D．taller 83．A．change B．ensure C．accept D．exchange 84．A．possibly B．totally C．hardly D．nearly 85．A．toward B．like C．against D．forward 86．A．confidence B．hope C．trust D．interest 87．A．goal B．intention C．arrangement D．purpose 88．A．surprising B．fascinating C．unacceptable D．horrible 89．A．Whenever B．wherever C．whichever D．whomever 90．A．questions B．accidents C．problems D．incidents 91．A．even B．easily C．surely D．still 92．A．break B．destroy C．improve D．strengthen 93．A．meet B．lose C．own D．miss 94．A．hanging over B．hanging on C．hanging out D．hanging up 95．A．interest B．regret C．bore D．appreciateDo you know what will happen in the future? Life in the twenty-first century will be very 96 , I suppose. Many changes will take place, but 97 will the changes be?As we all know the population in the earth is growing 98 . There will be a great many 99 in the world and most of them will live 100 than people in the twentieth century.Computers will be much smaller and 101 and there will be at least one in every 102 . And 103 studies will be one of the important subjects in school then.People will work 104 and they will have more free time for taking exercise, reading, watching TV and traveling all over the world. 105 will be much easier and cheaper. And many more people will go to 106 countries for holidays.There will be changes in our 107 , too. May be no one will eat meat every day. Instead, they eat more fruit and vegetables without pollution. Maybe people will be 108 . Work in the future will be different, too. 109 and hard work can be done by robots. Because of this, 110 people will not have enough work to do. This will be a problem. 96．A．interesting B．hard C．different D．beautiful 97．A．why B．how C．when D．what98．A．slowly B．fast C．quietly D．suddenly 99．A．people B．workers C．scientists D．doctors 100．A．long B．longer C．happy D．lucky 101．A．more useful B．useful C．helpful D．less useful 102．A．hospital B．room C．home D．town 103．A．science B．math C．English D．computer 104．A．fewer hours B．more hours C．eight hours D．more than eight hours105．A．Seeing doctors B．Going to the cinemas C．ShoppingD．Traveling106．A．rich B．other C．poor D．small 107．A．food B．clothes C．fruit D．drinks 108．A．fatter B．thinner C．healthier D．more pleased 109．A．Safe B．Easy C．Simple D．Dangerous 110．A．a few B．all the C．many D．lot ofStephen Hawking not only changed the way people thought about science, but he also changed the way people viewed 111 . Diagnosed (诊断) with motor neurone disease in his twenties, many of his scientific discoveries were made while his body was 112 .When Hawking studied at Oxford University, he had a 113 for being lively, humorous and popular. 114 , during his final year at Oxford, he fell over for no particular reason. When noticing his speech (说话的能力) began to be 115 , Hawking sought medical help. It was then that he was diagnosed with the disease. Doctors at the time gave him less than two years to 116 .Luckily, he survived. However, after his diagnosis, his 117 failed quickly. Throughout the 1960s, he required a stick to walk, 118 a wheelchair for many years. It was only by the end of the 1960s that he 119 accepted he would need a full-time mobility aid (助动器).Despite Hawking’s poor health, he made some important scientific 120 . It was in 1974 that he discovered what now is 121 as “Hawking radiation”. Later, in 1988,Hawking published his book A Brief History of Time.It was his 122 — focusing on what was possible rather than impossible — that defined (定义) his public image. His books made science easily 123 for a wider public. Hawking once said, "My advice to other people would be: 124 things your disability doesn’t prevent you from doing well, and don’t 125 the things it interferes (干扰) with. Don’ t be disabled in spirit, as well as physically.”111．A．nature B．knowledge C．disability D．space 112．A．failing B．recovering C．shaking D．growing 113．A．name B．request C．career D．fantasy 114．A．Hence B．However C．Besides D．Instead 115．A．inaccurate B．boring C．brief D．unclear 116．A．relax B．live C．study D．adopt 117．A．memory B．mind C．sight D．health 118．A．preparing B．refusing C．obtaining D．pushing 119．A．gradually B．formally C．mostly D．apparently 120．A．experiments B．achievements C．conclusions D．researches 121．A．persuaded B．inferred C．known D．predicted 122．A．carefulness B．creativity C．potential D．determination 123．A．visible B．suitable C．understandable D．affordable 124．A．concentrate on B．leave behind C．live offD．believe in125．A．admit B．share C．forget D．mournA gentleman lost his family when young. He was homeless and went to the local 126 every day. Although the church never let him in, they left one of the windows 127 so he could hear Mass(弥撒曲). It gave him 128 and comfort. Many times we would bring him into our home for a hot shower, or a hot meal. Those were the times when his eyes lit up, almost like he 129 everything he was going through.Every winter I would get nervous for him and other 130 people. I would take blankets(毯子) and gloves to hand out. It never felt like 131 . This winter was the132 . One night, concerned about our friend, I headed out with warm food and extra blankets. I found our friend’s 133 but didn’t hear a sound. Worried, I opened the tent and was 134 by what I saw. Another elder gentleman that was new to town was sleeping 135 under a pile of blankets. Our friend had 136 him with all of the blankets to keep him 137 . Our friend sacrificed(牺牲) himself so another fellow human could 138 a cold night.Our friend was buried in our local cemetery(墓地). The only people that 139 were our town’s few homeless people, my husband, my dogs and me. No matter how many blankets I buy, it will never be enough, but it’s 140 . The whole society should make efforts. 126．A．hospital B．factory C．church D．government 127．A．free B．broken C．closed D．open 128．A．hope B．desire C．ambition D．attitude 129．A．expected B．knew C．forgot D．blessed 130．A．selfless B．hopeless C．careless D．homeless 131．A．enough B．storage C．donation D．lack 132．A．best B．worst C．least D．most 133．A．apartment B．workplace C．tent D．yard 134．A．moved B．excited C．frightened D．tired 135．A．impatiently B．freely C．nervously D．soundly 136．A．helped B．covered C．filled D．showed 137．A．inspired B．quiet C．awake D．warm 138．A．experience B．survive C．waste D．celebrate 139．A．came B．formed C．left D．missed 140．A．nothing B．anything C．something D．everything1．C 2．B 3．D 4．C 5．A 6．D 7．C 8．A 9．D 10．C 11．A 12．D 13．D 14．C 15．B【导语】这是一篇记叙文。